| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $146.85 | 7.741% | $158.2177 | $158.22 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.84 | 13.705% | $278.3953 | $278.40 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.86 | 13.392% | $200.5451 | $200.55 | $200.55 | $200.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.59 | 3.763% | $161.4449 | $161.44 | $161.45 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.70 | 13.339% | $97.1315 | $97.13 | $97.15 | $97.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.71 | 12.649% | $77.4011 | $77.40 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.98 | 8.105% | $231.3231 | $231.32 | $231.30 | $231.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,092.53 | $1,204.4587 | $1,204.46 | $1,204.45 | $1,204.30 | |